Technician IV - Birth Unit Specialist

Only Colorado state residents may apply for this position.

We support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio‑economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Be BOLD and make a real difference. Join us in serving our communities, advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

Mission – To advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play.

Vision – To create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines
• Flexible working arrangements
• Retirement PERA options;
  Medical and dental health plans
• Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

This position is housed in the Center for Health and Environmental Data (CHED), which comprises the Office of E‑Health and Data and the Office of the State Registrar and Records. The Office of the State Registrar and Records is responsible for stewardship and preservation of Colorado vital records and administration of the Colorado Medical Marijuana Registry.

The Vital Records Program ensures the administration of the Colorado Vital Statistics Act, including registration of all vital events, issuance of certified copies, amendment and correction of records, provision of data to federal agencies, receipt and verification of marriage and divorce reports, implementation and support of electronic birth and death registration systems, and computerization of historic vital records. The Office supports 63 local registrars in the registration and issuance of vital record certificates and provides training and technical support for data providers such as local registrars, hospitals, and funeral directors.

This position works within a high‑production operational unit and is responsible for processing birth and specialty (adoption/parentage) certificate registrations, modifications to birth certificates, and performing quality assurance for birth registrations. The role requires analyzing various types of documents submitted by applicants each day to determine whether a request should be approved, processed, or denied. You will assist walk‑in customers at the client service window, review applications and supporting documentation for acceptability and eligibility, perform corrections on birth certificate data in applicable computer databases, and issue certified copies of birth certificates.

• Processing Birth Registrations and Modifications
• Processing Specialty Registrations and Requests

This class series uses five levels in the Professional Services Occupational Group and describes technical assignments. Technical work is skilled work in the practical application of specialized techniques, procedures, practices, or methods to accomplish tasks. The specialized work is a direct extension of a professional field that requires an understanding of that field to carry out the practical nature of the work.

The factors determine the level within this series.

NOTE:

An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways:
They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience. This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. “See Resume” will not be accepted. In addition,…